www.blastboxing.com2013-08-09T00:00:00Zhttp://www.blastboxing.com/feed/atom/adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=152013-07-25T21:16:06Z2013-08-09T00:00:00ZAs an MMA fighter, making sure that you get the best gloves, not only for your protection, but also to get the most powerful punches in the ring, is essential to get the win, and to have the ultimate performance you are hoping to get. So, when you are choosing a new set of gloves for a fight, you have to make sure that you know where to buy, and that you pick only the best leather material for the gloves you do purchase. So, prior to going out for a new set of gloves, making sure to find the reviews by other MMA fighters, as well as by those who spar, is going to help you pick the best gloves, for the best in ring performance. So, the first place to find reviews is on the actual website of the companies which make MMA boxing gloves. On the sites you will find reviews from others who have purchased the gloves, and who are offering a piece of information and a personal review on the gloves, so that other consumers can know what they are going to buy, before they decide to spend the money on these expensive gloves. Other great review sites are online blog sites, where you will find reviews by expert boxers, and by the professionals in the ring, giving their input on the gloves they have used in the past, and which ones are the best to consider buying, in order to get the best punches in the ring. There are several glove brand names to consider buying. For this reason, making sure you choose the best brand, DIRECTV, and the best quality glove, will ensure you are going to get the best performance in training, and ultimately when you are in the ring during a big fight.
]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=142013-05-18T21:03:47Z2013-05-30T00:00:00ZIf you are new to the sport of boxing, you should hire a good boxing trainer. Your trainer will teach you the basic skills you need to become a good boxer. You will learn how to prepare for a match physically and mentally. Mental preparation is just as important as physical work. You must also learn how to work your muscles to their limits. Pushing your muscles will make them grow faster and stronger. It is no easy to train to be a boxer, but the reward is definitely worth it. There are a variety of amateur matches where you can start learning the rules and regulations of the sport.

Competitive boxing will help you develop self-confidence and endurance. Mental preparation will keep you from quitting even when you want to. If you train correctly and plan your boxing strategy, you can be on your way to becoming a boxing hero. Make strength training, flexibility and aerobics a part of your daily routine. Buy a punching bag where you can practice your punches. Your trainer will also give you tips on how to eat. Good nutrition is a part of being a winning boxer. You need the energy that good foods provide.

]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=132013-03-10T21:05:50Z2013-03-23T00:00:00ZBoxing is known as the sweet science and just like any other course that you take in school, it requires that you study the basics of the material before you can go out there and perform at a high level. For a beginner boxer, it is important to master the fundamental skills of both footwork and defense.

When fans watch boxers like Roy Jones Jr. or Muhammad Ali, they are no doubt blown away by the sweet footwork that both of these boxers display. The key to footwork in boxing begins with amazing endurance and outstanding stamina. Boxing hopefuls need to be able to run for miles at a time and jump-rope for up to 15 minutes per session. Once endurance is in place, there are footwork drills that boxers can use to get them dancing around the ring.

While all boxing fans love to watch the knockout, it is more important to work on the defensive tactics of the sport to avoid leaving yourself open to serious pain and potential injury. Young boxers need to learn to keep their gloves up to avoid leaving them wide open to a glancing blow from their opponent. Otherwise, they will see stars! What’s 1 more click? Your boss isn’t watching… Dancing On Ice: Who is Luke Campbell?

]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=122012-04-11T21:11:38Z2012-04-25T00:00:00ZAnyone who watches boxing on Dish Network and tells you it’s nothing but a bunch of mindless violence has completely missed the point when it comes to the sport. Boxing is all about mentality. Some people call it mind games while other people say it’s all about getting in the head of your opponent but everything from the identity you project on your opponent to your tactics in the ring are very much mental activities. As human beings, fighting is one of the most primitive things we have – it is a savage call back to our ancient ancestry and it is the one thing we all share in common. Boxing just gives people an outlet for those urges in a controlled environment.

The Japanese have a term that roughly translates to “killing energy” or “death sight.” It is basically a term used to describe the manifestation of your energy and how your enemies perceive it. You see it all the time in the wild, two wolves might square off against one another and the one who comes out on top is usually the one who projected the most intimidating “presence.” For some fights, all it takes is a strong projection and the unspoken promise to your opponent that you will destroy them, and that alone can end a fight before it even starts. No, boxing is very much a mental activity. Call it mind games, call it tactics – but boxing is far from mindless.

]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=102012-01-18T10:54:36Z2011-09-30T00:00:00ZJust as with any sport, boxing requires special equipment. Boxing gloves are essential, but, it is important that the gloves match the exercise being done. Speed bag gloves are worn while practicing on a speed bag. Heavy bag gloves are worn while using the larger heavy bag. Sparring gloves are used when boxing against a human opponent. Hand wraps are used to protect the hands and knuckles and are worn underneath the gloves.

Boxing requires several pieces of safety gear. For males, a groin-guard is always worn. In addition, both males and females require head gear and mouth guards during practice sessions. In tournaments, only the mouth guard is used.

For daily practice , a speed bag, heavy bag, and mirror are essential for perfecting techniques. It is also recommended that boxers invest in a professional jump rope, a workout suit, and good shoes for cardiovascular training to build up endurance and stamina.

In addition to the tangible equipment needed for boxing, a positive attitude, strong willpower, and an indomitable spirit are essential for growth in your boxing practice. You must be willing to take and return punches and be able to devote yourself to frequent and grueling practices and training sessions.

]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=92012-01-18T10:54:36Z2011-09-29T00:00:00ZIf you have dreams of becoming a boxer, then you must train like a boxer. Many beginning boxers feel like they will need to run miles and miles to be able to get in shape for boxing. What many athletes do not know is that you must with sports related training. A sprinter will not jog and a jogger will most likely not sprint. In order for a boxer to get in adequate shape, they must first build a strong base of strength. By starting with a 5×5 starting strength program, you will be able to build a good amount of strength to not only carry yourself but to also carry almost two times your body weight. This will have you feeling very light on your feet and quick laterally. Once you build a great base of strength, you will then need to build up your cardiovascular training. By training with HIIT, you will then learn how to train fast and intense without having to worry about getting tired. By training at intervals of 30 seconds and 3 minutes, you will then learn how to train just like a boxer. Sprinting and working out at those times will definitely be the first step to becoming a boxer.
]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=82012-01-18T10:54:36Z2011-09-28T00:00:00ZFor a woman, choosing a pair of boxing gloves can be about more than just protecting her hands. It’s a chance to make a fashion statement. Boxing glove manufacturers provide plenty of choices to add color, pattern or sparkle to your boxing routine, but safety remains the number one concern for all boxers.

Most women will choose gloves between 8oz and 12oz depending on the kind of boxing they’re participating in. Light bag work that is mostly done for fitness will not require a heavy glove. The glove should fit well in order to conform to the specific bone structure of a woman’s hand. For more serious sparring, most women will want a heavier glove but gloves more than 12 oz may lead to early arm fatigue and are not necessary for those who are using boxing mostly as part of a fitness routine.

Women should look for sturdy hook and loop closure around the wrist to provide support, a layer of comfort foam or gel inserts and if possible, antimicrobial material to help reduce that dreaded boxing stink inside a well-used pair of gloves. Leather on the outside or durable man-made material will ensure that your gloves will last many rounds.

]]>0adminhttp://www.blastboxing.com/?p=72012-01-18T10:54:36Z2011-09-25T00:00:00ZThai Boxing and MMA Boxing are both very popular sports. The roots of Thai Boxing comes from Thailand with a very street element to it while MMA Boxing is more of a Western concept with a more professional/refined style of fighting.

MMA itself has a lot of grappling techniques. In fact, a lot of the boxers that have an MMA style mix in from other martial arts so it makes them a lot more balanced in the fact that they can throw. The fights use a more 4 point striking system using punches and kicks. It’s a much more refined martial arts and it’s relatively new with rules still being developed today.

Thai Boxing is the grunt style with a lot more heavy emphasis on striking on 8 points. Using the knees and elbows (even the tip) along with the punches and kicks, is not illegal in this sport. Muay Thai or Thai Boxing also known as “Art of Eight Limbs” or the “Science Of Eight Limbs” has a rich history stemming all the way from the 1500s. It served not only as a sport, but a military standard for close quarters combat. Most MMA fighters have Muay Thai experience.